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Patent GB-2409022-A (GB)
Title: Work extraction arrangement
Inventor: FLETCHER PAUL
IPC: F02C6/16
Filed: 2003-12-13
Abstract: A work extraction apparatus 10 comprises a gas cooling assembly 12, gas storage means 14, a fluid delivery assembly 16, and a turbine assembly 18. A corresponding method comprises the cooling and storage 14 of a gas as a working fluid, and the delivery of the working fluid to a turbine 18, at which work is extracted from the fluid. Gas such as air, may be compressed 26, cooled 30, and further cooled and expanded in a cooling turbine 32 under the power of a wind turbine 24 or electric motor 24. The delivery means may comprise a pump 16, heat exchangers 20, 40, and possibly a combuster 44 for any combustible portion of the working fluid. The main work expansion takes place in the main turbine assembly 18, generating electrical power 23 via an alternator 22. Alternative delivery means may comprise an additional compressor (138, fig.2) for any fluid which is only partially liquefied, or an assembly (50, fig.3) to mix the working fluid with ambient air, such as for any subsequent combustion. The apparatus may effectively provide a way of storing additional work capacity for increased demand periods in an electricity distribution grid, and may provide on-site power generation for otherwise stranded fields of natural fuel.
Patent GB-2411707-A (GB)
Title: Panel connection system
Inventor: SHENTON PAUL
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A panel connection system includes two panels (10, 40). One of the panels (10) has a slot (12) in an edge to receive the edge (40c) of another of the panels (40). The slotted panel (10) has panel engagement means (14) associated with the slot (12). The panel engagement means (14) are resiliently deformable when the other panel (40) is inserted in the slot, and engages the other panel (40).
Patent GB-2402120-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-proof holder for tax disc
Inventor: STEVENS NICHOLAS VERE
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A holder for securing a tax disc to a windscreen comprises a first substrate 14 having a first face which is releasably securable to the windscreen and an area of permanent adhesive 18 on the opposed face whereby the first substrate is permanently securable to the tax disc, and a backing substrate 24 having permanent adhesive 26 across one face whereby the backing substrate is permanently securable to the tax disc. The holder comprises a release paper 28 located between the first and backing substrates and the first substrate is permanently bonded to the backing substrate in a hinge region so that the first and backing substrates are moveable relative to each other to allow insertion of the disc into the holder and removal of the release paper. The first face of the first substrate 14 may be coated with adhesive 16 protected by a release paper 20.
Patent GB-2404963-A (GB)
Title: A fluid-filled vibration damping mounting device
Inventor: INOUE CHIYAKI
IPC: B60K5/12
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A fluid-filled vibration damping device comprises: an elastic body 16 connecting a first mounting member 12 and a second mounting member 14; and a partition member 36 assembled with the second mounting member 14 to form on its opposite sides a pressure receiving chamber 38 partially defined by the elastic body 16 and an equilibrium chamber 40 partially defined by a flexible layer 26, both chambers being filled with non-compressible fluid. The partition member 36 defines an orifice passage 42 connecting the two chambers, and including a first partitioning wall portion 44 partitioning the orifice passage 42 from the pressure-receiving chamber 38, and a second partitioning wall portion of rubber 48 partitioning the orifice passage 42 from the equilibrium chamber 40. A partial reinforcing member 52 is fixed to the partition member 36 extending across the partitioning wall portions 44, 48 to reinforce an opening of the orifice passage 42 to the pressure-receiving chamber 38.
Patent GB-2417468-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle rear suspension
Inventor: WHYTE JON FRANK ROSS
IPC: B62K25/28
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: The bicycle comprises a frame (10), a rear wheel (14) and a rear suspension which comprises a swing arm (17) carrying the wheel and two pivot links (18, 19) pivotably connected at respective pivot points (18b, 19b) with the frame (10) and at respective pivot points (18a, 19a) with the arm (17) so as to form, together with parts of the frame and arm, a four-bar linkage. The suspension further comprises a spring and damper unit (21) pivotably connected with the frame (10) at the pivot point (19b) of one link (19) and with the arm (17) at the pivot point (18a) of the other link (18) so as to extend diagonally of the linkage and provide springing and damping of the suspension travel. The shared use of the link pivot points (18a, 19b) by the spring and damper unit (21) serves to reduce construction and assembly costs as well as weight. The links (18,19) can be identical and comprise spaced parallel arms, the unit (21) lying between the from an end unloaded setting to an end loaded setting, the forward link (19) executes an up and over motion.
Patent GB-2417305-A (GB)
Title: An elevating device having a conical worm engaging a rack
Inventor: SLEE ROGER HARVEY
IPC: F16H1/16
Filed: 2004-08-17
Abstract: An elevating slide 2 or column (eg. a screw jack) has a gear rack 6 with helically cut teeth fixedly attached in the plane of intended elevation, and a captive but conical worm gear 10 rotatably engaged with said rack 6 so as to cause the rack 6 to rise or fall as the conical worm 10 is rotated. The axis of the worm 10 inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the rack 6 when viewed along the plane parallel to the engaging surface of the rack 6, and when viewed from the plane which is normal to it and parallel to the longitudinal axis. The worm 6 may be slid angularly to fully engage the rack 6. Backlash between the worm 10 and rack 6 can be adjusted to maintain a minimum working clearance. The rack/column may possess a clamp 24.
Patent GB-2418038-A (GB)
Title: Information handling by manipulating the space forming an information array
Inventor: THORPE JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: An information handling method in which information items are mapped to respective nodes in an array of nodes by mutual similarity of the information items, such that similar information items map to nodes at similar positions in the array of nodes; there being a mapping relationship between frequencies of occurrence, within an information item, of each of a concordance of information features and nodes in the array of nodes, comprises the steps, in respect of an information item to be processed, of: detecting a closest node in the array of nodes, the closest node being that node for which the mapping relationship provides a closest match with the information item to be processed; selecting a group of nodes near, in the array, to the closest node; and modifying the mapping relationship so that the closest node and the group of nodes are brought generally closer to the information item to be processed; in which, for the purposes of selecting the group of nodes, the array wraps around so that a peripheral edge of the array is treated as adjacent to an opposite peripheral edge of the array.
Patent GB-2404642-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle cowling
Inventor: TAKEMURA HIROO
IPC: B62J17/00
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: A motorcycle 1 is provided with a cowling 17 that covers an area surrounding the engine 8. The cowling comprising a lower cowling 21 that covers a lower area of the engine or exhaust pipes 8A connected to the engine, and an upper cowling 20 that is disposed upward and joined to the lower cowling 21. A joining surface of the lower cowling, with respect to the upper cowling, is an inclined surface that ascends upwards as it extends from an underside of the body toward a rear of the body. A recessed portion 40 that is recessed with respect to the upper cowling is formed in part of the joining surface of the lower cowling, serves as an air inlet, air stream Y1, and air outlet, air stream Y3. Surface 41 bulges outwardly as it extends towards the rider's legs and an inclined portion 43 is continuous with this surface. The transition between the surface 41 and the inclined portion 41 being defined by an arch shaped ridge line. The shape of the surface 41 and the inclined portion 43 serves to guide the air streams Y2 and Y3 away from the rider's legs.
Patent GB-2408303-A (GB)
Title: Eyebolt
Inventor: BECKERS LUDWIG
IPC: F16B35/06
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: An eyebolt has a ring body 2 connected to a fastening bolt 3, the fastening bolt 3 including balls 17 protruding from its surface. The fastening bolt 3 is pivotable relative to the ring body 2 between shackle ends 5, 6 (see figure 1).
Patent GB-2405266-A (GB)
Title: Single body motor/generator dual function device
Inventor: YEH SHOW JONG
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A dual function motor/generator includes a rechargeable battery, a mode switching device, a dual function rotor/stator structure, at least two transmission devices and a clutch device for selecting one of the two, transmission devices depending on whether a motor or generator mode is selected. When the dual function motor/generator is used as a motor, power is supplied from the rechargeable battery controlled by the mode switching device to a driven load through the rotor/stator structure and one of the taansmission devices, and when used as a generator, the battery is recharged by applying an external force to the load such that the load drives the other transmission device to rotate the rotor in a direction opposite a direction of rotation of the rotor in the motor mode, and thereby induce an electric current in the rotor/stator structure to recharge the battery.
Patent GB-2404884-A (GB)
Title: Pre-separation of feed material for hindered-bed separator
Inventor: NIITTI TIMO
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A pre-separator feed well for use with hydrous slurry feed is provided in a hindered-bed separator that includes an elongate body defining an interior space with upper and lower portions. The feed well is elongate and includes a vertically adjustable conical plate adjacent the bottom thereof for control of downward flow of heavy material. The top of the feed well includes an overflow weir including an overflow ring having a plurality of vertical slots through which flows the lighter material onto an overflow weir adjacent an overflow launder and to an outlet pipe. Feed is introduced into the upper portion of the feed well in a tangential manner. A perforated barrier may be mounted below the feed well in some circumstances. Teeter flow is introduced in a lower portion of the feed well and flows upwardly.
Patent GB-2411037-A (GB)
Title: A rotating prize display unit
Inventor: JAMES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A prize display unit 114 arranged to be used in conjunction with one or more entertainment machines 100. The prize display unit 111 comprises a pseudo-prize container 120 arranged, in use, to contain pseudo-prize tokens 114 and a mechanism 124 to rotate the pseudo-prize container 120 such that any pseudo-prize tokens 114 therein would be moved into and/or out of a user's view as the container rotates. In one embodiment the pseudo-prize container comprises a drum 120 with a platform 122 arranged to support tokens behind a viewing window.
Patent GB-2426819-A (GB)
Title: Combi-level
Inventor: SMITH LEE
IPC: G01C9/28
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A combi-level includes a pod fixed to four separate legs by slots fitted to the pod. The pod has a clear material on the top with a bubble 3 underneath. The legs can be made at different sizes to make the level bigger or smaller.
Patent GB-2425211-A (GB)
Title: Bus arrival time estimation system and method
Inventor: LEE WING CHUNG
IPC: G08G1/133
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A standalone bus arrival time estimation system for providing a proximate arrival time of a bus that travels along a route comprises a transponder mounted on a bus, a transceiver, a processing unit and a display device disposed at a bus stop along the route. The processing unit is in communication with both the transceiver and the display device. The transponder is capable of communicating with the transceiver when the bus arrives at the bus stop. A method for estimating the arrival time of a bus comprising the steps of monitoring a bus's arrival at a bus stop, recording time stamp of arrival, determining the time deviation and calculating the next arrival time independently without any input from any other systems, and displaying and counting down the estimated arrival time.
Patent GB-2417350-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for testing memory cards
Inventor: RESNICK DAVID R
IPC: G11C29/26
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: A memory daughter card (MDC) is described, having a very high-speed serial interface and an on-card MDC test engine that allows one MDC to be directly connected to another MDC for testing purposes. In some embodiments, a control interface allows the test engine to be programmed and controlled by a test controller on a test fixture that allows simultaneous testing of a single MDC or one or more pairs of MDCs, one MDC in a pair (e.g., the "golden" MDC) testing the other MDC of that pair. Other methods are also described, wherein one MDC executes a series of reads and writes and other commands to another MDC to test at least some of the other card's functions, or wherein one port executes a series of test commands to another port on the same MDC to test at least some of the card's functions.
Patent GB-2420813-A (GB)
Title: Method for improving the efficiency of cyclone-type air/dirt separation systems in road cleaning machines
Inventor: RIACH ALAN BRYSON
IPC: E01H1/08
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: The method, for use in road cleaning machines, comprises wetting the internal walls of the cyclone unit so that dirt or dust sticks to the water on the walls. The walls may comprise the walls of a hopper 16 and be welled by a coarse water spray, which may be provided substantially at the air/dirt inlet of the hopper. The sprayed water may be treated to reduce its surface tension with soap, a detergent or an antibacterial agent. An atomiser 42 may be provided to atomise water into the path of the air and dirt, either within the hopper or prior to the air/dirt entering the suction pipe on the road cleaning machine. Also claimed is a road cleaning machine and a retrofit kit for a road cleaning machine.
Patent GB-2419418-A (GB)
Title: Correction of motion influences in NMR signals
Inventor: KRUSPE THOMAS
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: An apparatus and method for compensating for the effect of tool motion in NMR MWD measurements. Signals obtained from a directionally sensitive receiver (313, 315, 317, 319) are compensated for the effects of tool motion. In an alternative embodiment, directional transmitters and receivers are used, with the pulsing of the transmitter controlled by the output of motion sensors. In another embodiment, the transmitters and receivers may be axisymmetric and the received signals are corrected using results of a NMR simulation program that takes account of the recorded motion of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2434543-A (GB)
Title: Support apparatus
Inventor: BAXTER STEPHEN
IPC: A61G7/065
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: Apparatus for supporting or applying pressure to part of the human body comprises two cooperating opposed wedges 2,4 which are placed in the gap between the side of a support, eg a chair or bed, and the person. The transverse force B applied by the wedges to the person can be adjusted by sliding one wedge longitudinally relative to the other. Multiple pairs of opposed wedges can be used allowing different parts of the body to be displaced by different distances and subjected to different lateral forces. The wedges may have complementary tongue and groove formations on opposing surfaces to prevent lateral movement when they slide relative to one another (Figures 6-10). Spacers can be inserted between the wedges to allow them to be used with larger gaps (Figures 11-12). The surface of one or both wedges may be adapted for the purpose of pressing into part of a person. The wedges can also be used with a u-shaped channel to hold a limb in position during a surgical procedure (Figures 14,15). The invention allows a disabled or elderly person's posture to be supported without the need for customised furniture.
Patent GB-2436424-A (GB)
Title: A reference phantom for a CT scanner
Inventor: LONG ANDREW
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A reference phantom which includes a CT imageable detail together with light reflecting spheres. More specifically, the phantom comprises a block of Perspex (RTM) with bores detectable by a CT scanner and light reflecting balls for use with an infra red imager. This item can be placed on a patient table 24 in a known location following which the diagnostic source can be activated to detect the phantom position relative to the isocentre and the camera employed to detect the PSS position. A synthetic image of the phantom can be used for comparison with the CT dataset to determine the orientation of the phantom. This aims to improve the correlation between the source and the patient support, allowing in-use variations of the isocentre location to be corrected in real time by adjustment of the patient support. Thus, as the isocentre moves the patient can be moved so as to track the moving isocentre.
Patent GB-2437553-A (GB)
Title: Optical system with two spaced apart partial reflectors for display
Inventor: EVANS ALLAN
IPC: G02B30/25
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: An optical system (62, 63, 64) may be disposed in front of a display device (61). The optical system comprises first and second spaced-apart partial reflectors (62, 63) and optional polarisation optics (64) for providing first and second light paths for first and second images or sequences of images displayed by the device (61). The first light path (65) comprises partial transmission through the first reflector (62), partial reflection from the second reflector (63), partial reflection from the first reflector (62), and partial transmission through the second reflector (65) towards a viewing region. The optical system provides a second direct light path (66) from the display device (61) to the viewing region. However, if the display is required only to provide a depth-shifted image or sequence of images, the second light path (66) may be omitted. The optical system may also be used to reduce the physical length of a light path, for example in an optical instrument such as a telescope or camera. A multiple depth display is provided for displaying images at different depths. The display comprises a single display device (61), such as a liquid crystal device, for displaying all of the images.
Patent GB-2439315-A (GB)
Title: Foundation for a wall which is self-levelling over uneven ground
Inventor: ROE JAMES
IPC: E04G9/00
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: The foundation comprises a channel 1 and levelling means 2, wherein the channel is filled with a settable material 3, preferably levelling compound. The channel may have slots in the base thereof to allow settable material to flow therethrough to make contact with the ground below 5. The channel is preferably flexible to form to the undulations of the ground surface. Airtight seals 4, able to be positioned on the base of the channel, are preferably provided to contain the settable material in the space below the channel. The levelling means are preferably inserts having an inverted T-shape 2. In use the inserts are preferably trimmed to a level datum, the settable material is then preferably poured to the top of the inserts, thus producing a level foundation.
Patent GB-2431329-A (GB)
Title: Polystyrene structure
Inventor: SCHURMANN BENJAMIN
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: The structure comprises a number of polystyrene segments 1 joined together, and a resin and plaster finish 6 applied to the polystyrene segments, characterised in that supporting mesh 5 is pressed into the plaster and resin coating. The structure may be in the form of a planter. The structure may have reinforcing corner portions 2, 3 and waterproofed with paint 7.
Patent GB-2444250-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic damper system for a leanable vehicle
IPC: B60G21/00
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: A suspension system for a leanable vehicle, such as a motorcycle, has a pair of laterally spaced wheels 1 and 2 with hydraulic dampers 18 and 19 associated with the wheels 1 and 2 and control means in the form of a changeover valve 26 selectively operable to cause the dampers 18 and 19 to operate either independently, with line 24 connected to line 25 and line 27 connected to line 28 or simultaneously with line 24 connected to line 27 and line 25 connected to line 28, to alter the operating characteristics of the suspension.
Patent GB-2433651-A (GB)
Title: Vibration decoupling mounting of brushes or brush holders
Inventor: RUPP BERNHARD
IPC: H01R39/38
Filed: 2006-12-07
Abstract: A hand machine tool with a commutated electric motor comprises a brush holder 24,72 with at least one brush 28,80 and a decoupling means 36,66,78a,78b,82,90, which is provided to counteract transmission of a vibration, resulting from the rotation of the commutator. Springs 40 and friction dampers 38.1,38.2 may mount brush unit 24 to a shell which supports the brush unit (24). Alternatively, the decoupling means may be present between the brush and the brush holder, being formed for example by integral elements 78a,78b on the brush holder, by elements 84 partially embedded in the brush, or an inserted resilient liner (fig 5). In a further embodiments the brush holder may comprise guide walls 88, decoupler 90 having a double wall. Two brush holders may be supported on a ring which is resiliently attached by elastic fins to a circumferential two part shell.
Patent GB-2434812-A (GB)
Title: Roof arrangement
Inventor: TAYLOR KEITH
IPC: E04D3/35
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a roof construction comprising a roof panel 20b. The roof panel may have an outer skin 22b and a body 24b of insulation material. The outer skin 22b covers the insulation 24b. The insulation 24b is therefore protected by the outer skin 22b, while providing insulation within the finished roof 18b. The outer skin 22b is preferably made of a material which is formable. The insulation 24b is preferably a foam material. For aesthetic reasons, the lower face 10 of the body 24b may be covered with an inner skin 28b. At the edge of the insulation body 24b, the inner skin 28b turns to provide a downwardly depending portion 90, in the form of a flange running along substantially the whole edge of the panel 20b. The flange 90 is used for supporting the edge of the panel 20b on a ring beam or head member 96. Later claims relate to a roof panel joint construction and a roof construction.
Patent GB-2446816-A (GB)
Title: An assembly for engaging a tie-down ring
Inventor: SANDOM PAUL
IPC: B64D9/00
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: An assembly for engaging a tie-down ring (4), comprises an insert (6) to be inserted through the eye of the ring (4), and a collet (9). The insert (6) and the collet (9) each have co-operating portions such that the insert (6) and the collet (9) can engage and rotate with respect to one another to capture the ring (4) between the insert (6) and collet (9).